Michael Cheika’s selection conundrum at halfback
9 years ago by TheRoar.com.auSuddenly, the summer is nearly here (at least in the UK). The Six Nations has breezed by, the announcement of the British & Irish Lions squad for the tour of New Zealand is due in two days’ time,...
Possible British and Irish Lions squad for the upcoming New Zealand tour
9 years ago by Talking Rugby UnionAs head coach Warren Gatland is set to announce the squad for the British and Irish Lions tour of New Zealand on Wednesday, we take a look at the possible selection.
Dylan Hartley hoping for last-gasp reprieve in Gatland’s Lions squad
9 years ago by The Guardian• Half of England starting XV who faced Ireland in Six Nations could miss out• Sam Warburton set to be named Lions captainSeveral high-profile members of England’s record-equalling side under Eddie...
The endless torture of being an Australian rugby fan
9 years ago by TheRoar.com.auIt is often said that Australian rugby fans cannot stand losing, especially to New Zealand sides. This was true, to an extent, but only really for a brief period in the early 2000s. Something struck me...
Gatland’s 37 Lions and their impossible mission
9 years ago by The RoarBritish and Irish Lions coach Warren Gatland is about to name a 37-man squad charged with touring New Zealand in June and beating the All Blacks in a three-Test series. History and much more is against...
Tuesday Afternoon Round Up
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLiam Squire re-signs with Highlanders Loose forward Liam Squire has re-signed with the Highlanders and New Zealand Rugby for two more years. The man with the mullet; LIAM SQUIRE has re-signed...
George Kruis: Saracens star backed to succeed for British & Irish Lions
9 years ago by BBC Rugby NewsGeorge Kruis is the kind of forward the British and Irish Lions need in New Zealand, says Saracens director of rugby Mark McCall.
Possible British and Irish Lions squad to take on New Zealand
9 years ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbyHere is the possible make-up of a squad charged with targeting a first Test series triumph against the All Blacks since 1971.
Brumbies bid to slow down Hurricanes
9 years ago by TheRoar.com.auThe Brumbies are focusing on a smarter defensive performance against the Hurricanes as they try to stop New Zealand’s Super Rugby domination of Australian teams. Australian sides are winless in 12...
Wallabies U20 without big guns for Oceania
9 years ago by Rugby 365SQUAD ANNOUNCEMENT: Australia head coach Simon Cron has selected a squad of 29 that will face Samoa, Fiji and New Zealand with one eye on the World Rugby U20s Championship in Georgia this June.
